Construction was expected to begin on September 23rd but is now delayed in order to first resolve a conflict with an existing gas line. We hope to return to the site and start construction by mid-October.

Construction Update – August 22, 2013

SDOT expects to start construction of the new sidewalk on September 23, 2013, with work completed by November 1, 2013.

Construction notices from the contractor with additional information will be distributed 2 – 3 weeks prior to the start of construction. In general, construction will begin with excavation of the area and installation of new drainage facilities.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Community Communications Officer, George Frost at walkandbike@seattle.gov or (206) 852-6737.

Project Area

SDOT is planning to build a new sidewalk on the west side of 13th Avenue NW between NW 90th Street and Holman Road NW in 2013.

Construction of this project is expected to begin In August, 2013. More information will be posted to the top of this page when available.

Project purpose and funding

This project is identified as a high priority in the Seattle Pedestrian Master Plan, which is a long-term master plan to make Seattle the most walkable city in the nation. This project was also identified by the Crown Hill Neighborhood Association as a key project in their Walkable Crown Hill Streetscape Improvements Toolkit.

Funding for this project comes from the “Bridging the Gap” transportation levy approved by Seattle voters in November 2006.

For further information, please e-mail the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program at WalkAndBike@Seattle.gov or call (206) 684-7583.